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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.30, 440.65 and 179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.30, 440.65 and 179.41 is: 247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.30 : 440.65 = 179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.30/440.65 = 179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.30x = 440.65 × 179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.30x = 79,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,057.02/319.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.60

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