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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.27, 439.25 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.27, 439.25 and 178.41 is: 246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.27 : 439.25 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.27/439.25 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.27x = 439.25 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.27x = 78,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,367.35/318.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.23

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