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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 439.04 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 439.04 and 178.28 is: 246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 439.04 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/439.04 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 439.04 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 78,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,272.05/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.01

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