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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 439.32 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 439.32 and 229.86 is: 317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 439.32 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/439.32 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 439.32 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 100,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,982.10/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.08

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