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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.28, 438.87 and 255.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.28, 438.87 and 255.91 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.28 : 438.87 = 255.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.28/438.87 = 255.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.28x = 438.87 × 255.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.28x = 112,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,311.22/318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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