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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 438.93 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 438.93 and 206.13 is: 284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 438.93 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/438.93 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 438.93 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 90,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,478.25/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.20

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