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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 440.19 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 440.19 and 202.44 is: 279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 440.19 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/440.19 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 440.19 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 89,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,112.06/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.46

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