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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.42, 439.39 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.42, 439.39 and 178.54 is: 246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.42 : 439.39 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.42/439.39 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.42x = 439.39 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.42x = 78,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,448.69/318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.37

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