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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.33, 439.28 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.33, 439.28 and 200.27 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.33 : 439.28 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.33/439.28 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.33x = 439.28 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.33x = 87,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,974.61/318.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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