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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.34, 439.41 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.34, 439.41 and 200.35 is: 276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.34 : 439.41 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.34/439.41 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.34x = 439.41 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.34x = 88,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,035.79/318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.55

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