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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.39, 438.33 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.39, 438.33 and 276.92 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.39 : 438.33 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.39/438.33 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.39x = 438.33 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.39x = 121,381.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,381.65/318.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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