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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 438.57 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 438.57 and 256.08 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 438.57 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/438.57 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 438.57 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 112,309.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,309.01/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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