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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.29, 439.11 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.29, 439.11 and 230.81 is: 318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.29 : 439.11 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.29/439.11 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.29x = 439.11 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.29x = 101,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,350.98/318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.42

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