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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 440.42 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 440.42 and 181.16 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 440.42 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/440.42 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 440.42 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 79,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,786.49/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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