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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 439 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 439 and 269.32 is: 371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 439 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/439 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 439 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 118,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,231.48/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.38

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