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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.33, 439.16 and 262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.33, 439.16 and 262.35 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.33 : 439.16 = 262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.33/439.16 = 262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.33x = 439.16 × 262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.33x = 115,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,212.31/318.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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