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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.57, 439.86 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.57, 439.86 and 202.32 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.57 : 439.86 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.57/439.86 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.57x = 439.86 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.57x = 88,992.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,992.48/318.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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