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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 440.19 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 440.19 and 179.12 is: 247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 440.19 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/440.19 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 440.19 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 78,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,845.94/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.19

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