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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.94, 440.23 and 295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.94, 440.23 and 295.85 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 440.23 = 295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/440.23 = 295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 440.23 × 295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 130,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,242.05/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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