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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.01, 440.19 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.01, 440.19 and 177.22 is: 244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.01 : 440.19 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.01/440.19 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.01x = 440.19 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.01x = 78,008.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,008.27/319.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.53

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