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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 439.20 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 439.20 and 185.52 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 439.20 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/439.20 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 439.20 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 81,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,480.38/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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