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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 438.82 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 438.82 and 230.92 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 438.82 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/438.82 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 438.82 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 101,330.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,330.64/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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