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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 439.28 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 439.28 and 235.44 is: 324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 439.28 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/439.28 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 439.28 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 103,424.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,424.08/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.99

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