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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 440.37 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 440.37 and 179.26 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 440.37 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/440.37 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 440.37 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 78,942.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,942.10/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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