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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.93, 440.12 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.93, 440.12 and 179.05 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.93 : 440.12 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.93/440.12 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.93x = 440.12 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.93x = 78,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,802.16/318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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