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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 439.32 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 439.32 and 178.45 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 439.32 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/439.32 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 439.32 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 78,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,398.70/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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