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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.51, 439.17 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.51, 439.17 and 255.44 is: 352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.51 : 439.17 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.51/439.17 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.51x = 439.17 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.51x = 112,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,180.49/318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.21

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