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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 439 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 439 and 185.48 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 439 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/439 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 439 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 81,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,425.72/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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