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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 440.01 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 440.01 and 235.86 is: 325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 440.01 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/440.01 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 440.01 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 103,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,780.76/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.68

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