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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 440.30 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 440.30 and 181.08 is: 249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 440.30 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/440.30 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 440.30 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 79,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,729.52/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.94

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