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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.39, 439.22 and 200.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.39, 439.22 and 200.51 is: 276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.39 : 439.22 = 200.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.39/439.22 = 200.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.39x = 439.22 × 200.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.39x = 88,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,068.00/318.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.60

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