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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.46, 439.23 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.46, 439.23 and 213.52 is: 294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.46 : 439.23 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.46/439.23 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.46x = 439.23 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.46x = 93,781.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,781.13/318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.48

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