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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 439.65 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 439.65 and 301.11 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 439.65 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/439.65 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 439.65 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 132,383.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,383.01/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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