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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 440.02 and 178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 440.02 and 178.96 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 440.02 = 178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/440.02 = 178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 440.02 × 178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 78,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,745.98/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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