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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.34, 439.58 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.34, 439.58 and 301.94 is: 416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.34 : 439.58 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.34/439.58 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.34x = 439.58 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.34x = 132,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,725.34/318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.93

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