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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.08, 438.88 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.08, 438.88 and 180 is: 248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.08 : 438.88 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.08/438.88 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.08x = 438.88 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.08x = 78,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,998.40/318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.36

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