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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.82, 439.77 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.82, 439.77 and 202.18 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.82 : 439.77 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.82/439.77 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.82x = 439.77 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.82x = 88,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,912.70/318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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