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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.26, 439.07 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.26, 439.07 and 235.34 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.26 : 439.07 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.26/439.07 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.26x = 439.07 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.26x = 103,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,327.36/318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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