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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 439.80 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 439.80 and 263.08 is: 363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 439.80 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/439.80 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 439.80 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 115,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,702.15/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.43

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