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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.47, 438.75 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.47, 438.75 and 256.23 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.47 : 438.75 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.47/438.75 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.47x = 438.75 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.47x = 112,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,420.91/318.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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