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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 438.42 and 239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 438.42 and 239.83 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 438.42 = 239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/438.42 = 239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 438.42 × 239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 105,146.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,146.27/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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