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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.14, 439.03 and 178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.14, 439.03 and 178.26 is: 246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.14 : 439.03 = 178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.14/439.03 = 178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.14x = 439.03 × 178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.14x = 78,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,261.49/318.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.00

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