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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.25, 440.06 and 277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.25, 440.06 and 277.25 is: 383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.25 : 440.06 = 277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.25/440.06 = 277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.25x = 440.06 × 277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.25x = 122,005.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,005.07/318.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.36

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