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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.91, 439.82 and 256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.91, 439.82 and 256.73 is: 354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.91 : 439.82 = 256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.91/439.82 = 256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.91x = 439.82 × 256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.91x = 112,911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,911.51/318.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.06

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