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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.33, 440.66 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.33, 440.66 and 179.46 is: 247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.33 : 440.66 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.33/440.66 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.33x = 440.66 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.33x = 79,080.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,080.84/319.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.65

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