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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 439.92 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 439.92 and 215.34 is: 297.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 439.92 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/439.92 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 439.92 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 94,732.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,732.37/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.12

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