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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.21, 439.13 and 178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.21, 439.13 and 178.33 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.21 : 439.13 = 178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.21/439.13 = 178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.21x = 439.13 × 178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.21x = 78,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,310.12/318.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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