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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.07, 438.93 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.07, 438.93 and 178.20 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.07 : 438.93 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.07/438.93 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.07x = 438.93 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.07x = 78,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,217.33/318.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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