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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.95, 440.12 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.95, 440.12 and 179.07 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.95 : 440.12 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.95/440.12 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.95x = 440.12 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.95x = 78,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,811.98/318.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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