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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 439.10 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 439.10 and 178.34 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 439.10 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/439.10 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 439.10 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 78,309.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,309.09/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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