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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 439.98 and 179.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 439.98 and 179.00 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 439.98 = 179.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/439.98 = 179.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 439.98 × 179.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 78,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,756.85/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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