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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.51, 438.79 and 299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.51, 438.79 and 299.37 is: 412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.51 : 438.79 = 299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.51/438.79 = 299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.51x = 438.79 × 299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.51x = 131,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,359.81/318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.42

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