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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 439.92 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 439.92 and 230.30 is: 317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 439.92 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/439.92 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 439.92 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 101,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,313.58/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.68

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