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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 440.10 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 440.10 and 286.02 is: 394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 440.10 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/440.10 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 440.10 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 125,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,877.40/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.82

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