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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 440.49 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 440.49 and 179.38 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 440.49 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/440.49 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 440.49 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 79,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,014.67/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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