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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.37, 440.67 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.37, 440.67 and 179.48 is: 247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.37 : 440.67 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.37/440.67 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.37x = 440.67 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.37x = 79,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,089.25/319.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.65

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