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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.38, 439.37 and 178.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.38, 439.37 and 178.51 is: 246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.38 : 439.37 = 178.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.38/439.37 = 178.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.38x = 439.37 × 178.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.38x = 78,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,428.85/318.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.34

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