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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.34, 439.29 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.34, 439.29 and 178.46 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.34 : 439.29 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.34/439.29 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.34x = 439.29 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.34x = 78,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,393.50/318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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