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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 440.22 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 440.22 and 281.58 is: 389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 440.22 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/440.22 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 440.22 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 123,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,957.15/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.00

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