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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 438.96 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 438.96 and 187.29 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 438.96 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/438.96 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 438.96 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 82,212.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,212.82/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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