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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 438.56 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 438.56 and 269.28 is: 370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 438.56 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/438.56 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 438.56 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 118,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,095.44/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.90

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