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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 440.06 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 440.06 and 179.03 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 440.06 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/440.06 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 440.06 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 78,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,780.85/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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