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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.10, 440.31 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.10, 440.31 and 179.19 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.10 : 440.31 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.10/440.31 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.10x = 440.31 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.10x = 78,899.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,899.15/319.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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