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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.80, 440.18 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.80, 440.18 and 295.50 is: 408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.80 : 440.18 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.80/440.18 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.80x = 440.18 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.80x = 130,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,073.19/318.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.01

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