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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.41, 439.68 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.41, 439.68 and 308.09 is: 425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.41 : 439.68 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.41/439.68 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.41x = 439.68 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.41x = 135,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,461.01/318.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.43

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