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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.43, 439.23 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.43, 439.23 and 200.44 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.43 : 439.23 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.43/439.23 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.43x = 439.23 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.43x = 88,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,039.26/318.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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