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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.68, 439.60 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.68, 439.60 and 230.07 is: 317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.68 : 439.60 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.68/439.60 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.68x = 439.60 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.68x = 101,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,137.21/318.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.36

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