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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 478.02 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 478.02 and 259.98 is: 390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 478.02 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/478.02 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 478.02 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 124,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,275.64/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.36

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