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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 440.35 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 440.35 and 179.24 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 440.35 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/440.35 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 440.35 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 78,928.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,928.33/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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