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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 439.27 and 185.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 439.27 and 185.57 is: 256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 439.27 = 185.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/439.27 = 185.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 439.27 × 185.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 81,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,515.33/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.08

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