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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.19, 440.48 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.19, 440.48 and 179.31 is: 247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.19 : 440.48 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.19/440.48 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.19x = 440.48 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.19x = 78,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,982.47/319.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.45

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