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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.75, 440.18 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.75, 440.18 and 301.49 is: 416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.75 : 440.18 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.75/440.18 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.75x = 440.18 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.75x = 132,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,711.42/318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.35

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