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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.26, 438.92 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.26, 438.92 and 206.18 is: 284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.26 : 438.92 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.26/438.92 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.26x = 438.92 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.26x = 90,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,493.30/318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.34

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