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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.85, 440.02 and 179.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.85, 440.02 and 179.00 is: 247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.85 : 440.02 = 179.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.85/440.02 = 179.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.85x = 440.02 × 179.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.85x = 78,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,760.48/318.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.01

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