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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 439.80 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 439.80 and 240.80 is: 332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 439.80 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/439.80 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 439.80 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 105,904.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,904.94/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.45

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