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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 440.16 and 179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 440.16 and 179.06 is: 247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 440.16 = 179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/440.16 = 179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 440.16 × 179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 78,816.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,816.15/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.09

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