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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.13, 440.42 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.13, 440.42 and 179.26 is: 247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.13 : 440.42 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.13/440.42 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.13x = 440.42 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.13x = 78,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,946.59/319.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.38

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