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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.01, 438.89 and 178.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.01, 438.89 and 178.15 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.01 : 438.89 = 178.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.01/438.89 = 178.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.01x = 438.89 × 178.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.01x = 78,187.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,187.09/318.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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