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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.75, 438.30 and 309.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.75, 438.30 and 309.02 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.75 : 438.30 = 309.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.75/438.30 = 309.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.75x = 438.30 × 309.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.75x = 135,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,441.27/318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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