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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 440.82 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 440.82 and 179.56 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 440.82 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/440.82 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 440.82 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 79,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,152.54/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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