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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.25, 439.19 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.25, 439.19 and 178.40 is: 246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.25 : 439.19 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.25/439.19 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.25x = 439.19 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.25x = 78,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,352.37/318.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.20

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