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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 436.39 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 436.39 and 178.22 is: 245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 436.39 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/436.39 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 436.39 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 77,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,773.43/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.95

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