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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.04, 440.24 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.04, 440.24 and 181.04 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.04 : 440.24 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.04/440.24 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.04x = 440.24 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.04x = 79,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,701.05/319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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