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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 439.60 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 439.60 and 215.04 is: 296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 439.60 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/439.60 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 439.60 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 94,531.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,531.58/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.82

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