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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.39, 439.40 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.39, 439.40 and 178.50 is: 246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.39 : 439.40 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.39/439.40 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.39x = 439.40 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.39x = 78,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,432.01/318.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.34

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