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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.19, 440.45 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.19, 440.45 and 179.30 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.19 : 440.45 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.19/440.45 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.19x = 440.45 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.19x = 78,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,969.59/319.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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