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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.50, 438.99 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.50, 438.99 and 263.06 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.50 : 438.99 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.50/438.99 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.50x = 438.99 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.50x = 115,480.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,480.71/318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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