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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 438.92 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 438.92 and 180.08 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 438.92 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/438.92 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 438.92 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 79,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,040.71/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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