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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 439.62 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 439.62 and 202.20 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 439.62 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/439.62 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 439.62 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 88,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,891.16/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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