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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.47, 439.26 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.47, 439.26 and 292.32 is: 403.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.47 : 439.26 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.47/439.26 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.47x = 439.26 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.47x = 128,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,402.15/318.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.19

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