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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.75, 439.88 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.75, 439.88 and 202.47 is: 279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.75 : 439.88 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.75/439.88 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.75x = 439.88 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.75x = 89,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,061.49/318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.41

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