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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 440.39 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 440.39 and 179.25 is: 247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 440.39 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/440.39 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 440.39 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 78,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,939.01/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.37

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