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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.71, 439.89 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.71, 439.89 and 202.25 is: 279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.71 : 439.89 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.71/439.89 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.71x = 439.89 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.71x = 88,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,967.75/318.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.15

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