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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.64, 439.14 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.64, 439.14 and 253.12 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.64 : 439.14 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.64/439.14 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.64x = 439.14 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.64x = 111,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,155.12/318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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