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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.76, 439.70 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.76, 439.70 and 202.32 is: 279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.76 : 439.70 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.76/439.70 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.76x = 439.70 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.76x = 88,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,959.09/318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.08

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