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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.21, 439.14 and 178.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.21, 439.14 and 178.35 is: 246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.21 : 439.14 = 178.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.21/439.14 = 178.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.21x = 439.14 × 178.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.21x = 78,320.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,320.62/318.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.13

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