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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 440.76 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 440.76 and 179.48 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 440.76 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/440.76 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 440.76 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 79,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,108.20/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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