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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.38, 455.85 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.38, 455.85 and 318.06 is: 437.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.38 : 455.85 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.38/455.85 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.38x = 455.85 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.38x = 144,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,987.65/331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.53

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