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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.13, 440.32 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.13, 440.32 and 179.25 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.13 : 440.32 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.13/440.32 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.13x = 440.32 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.13x = 78,928.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,928.46/319.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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