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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 439.08 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 439.08 and 251.04 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 439.08 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/439.08 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 439.08 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 110,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,226.64/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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