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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.67, 439.94 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.67, 439.94 and 200.80 is: 277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.67 : 439.94 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.67/439.94 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.67x = 439.94 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.67x = 88,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,339.74/318.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.21

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