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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.21, 439.07 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.21, 439.07 and 178.32 is: 246.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.21 : 439.07 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.21/439.07 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.21x = 439.07 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.21x = 78,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,294.96/318.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.05

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