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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.41, 440.76 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.41, 440.76 and 179.48 is: 247.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.41 : 440.76 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.41/440.76 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.41x = 440.76 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.41x = 79,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,107.60/319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.67

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