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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 439.45 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 439.45 and 265.86 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 439.45 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/439.45 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 439.45 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 116,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,831.51/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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