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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 440.03 and 200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 440.03 and 200.85 is: 277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 440.03 = 200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/440.03 = 200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 440.03 × 200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 88,380.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,380.03/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.09

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