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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.97, 440.09 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.97, 440.09 and 179.05 is: 247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.97 : 440.09 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.97/440.09 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.97x = 440.09 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.97x = 78,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,798.11/318.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.04

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