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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 439.48 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 439.48 and 200.53 is: 276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 439.48 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/439.48 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 439.48 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 88,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,125.72/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.62

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