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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.25, 439.09 and 206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.25, 439.09 and 206.26 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.25 : 439.09 = 206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.25/439.09 = 206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.25x = 439.09 × 206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.25x = 90,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,566.70/318.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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