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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 438.89 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 438.89 and 251.80 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 438.89 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/438.89 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 438.89 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 110,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,512.03/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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