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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.30, 439.23 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.30, 439.23 and 178.41 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.30 : 439.23 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.30/439.23 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.30x = 439.23 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.30x = 78,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,363.02/318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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