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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 440.34 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 440.34 and 179.21 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 440.34 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/440.34 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 440.34 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 78,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,913.76/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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