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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.03, 440.28 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.03, 440.28 and 179.16 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.03 : 440.28 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.03/440.28 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.03x = 440.28 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.03x = 78,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,880.56/319.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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