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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.29, 439.11 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.29, 439.11 and 235.59 is: 325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.29 : 439.11 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.29/439.11 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.29x = 439.11 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.29x = 103,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,449.92/318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.02

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