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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.38, 439.38 and 200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.38, 439.38 and 200.39 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.38 : 439.38 = 200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.38/439.38 = 200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.38x = 439.38 × 200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.38x = 88,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,046.36/318.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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