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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 439.66 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 439.66 and 253.34 is: 349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 439.66 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/439.66 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 439.66 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 111,383.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,383.46/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.21

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