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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 439.86 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 439.86 and 202.28 is: 279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 439.86 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/439.86 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 439.86 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 88,974.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,974.88/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.15

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