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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.46, 438.90 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.46, 438.90 and 230.98 is: 318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.46 : 438.90 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.46/438.90 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.46x = 438.90 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.46x = 101,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,377.12/318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.34

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