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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 439.44 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 439.44 and 231.08 is: 318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 439.44 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/439.44 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 439.44 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 101,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,545.80/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.77

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