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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.49, 438.93 and 256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.49, 438.93 and 256.51 is: 353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.49 : 438.93 = 256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.49/438.93 = 256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.49x = 438.93 × 256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.49x = 112,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,589.93/318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.51

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