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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.41, 439.38 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.41, 439.38 and 178.48 is: 246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.41 : 439.38 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.41/439.38 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.41x = 439.38 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.41x = 78,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,420.54/318.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.29

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