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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.46, 439.29 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.46, 439.29 and 200.24 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.46 : 439.29 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.46/439.29 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.46x = 439.29 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.46x = 87,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,964.51/318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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