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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.60, 475.38 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.60, 475.38 and 295.65 is: 441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.60 : 475.38 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.60/475.38 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.60x = 475.38 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.60x = 140,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,546.10/318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.14

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