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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.91, 440.37 and 308.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.91, 440.37 and 308.59 is: 426.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.91 : 440.37 = 308.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.91/440.37 = 308.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.91x = 440.37 × 308.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.91x = 135,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,893.78/318.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.12

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