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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.22, 440.52 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.22, 440.52 and 179.34 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.22 : 440.52 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.22/440.52 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.22x = 440.52 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.22x = 79,000.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,000.53/319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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