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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.52, 440 and 231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.52, 440 and 231.65 is: 320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.52 : 440 = 231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.52/440 = 231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.52x = 440 × 231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.52x = 101,926
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,926/318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.00

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