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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 438.85 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 438.85 and 235.45 is: 324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 438.85 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/438.85 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 438.85 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 103,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,327.23/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.44

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