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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 440.83 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 440.83 and 181.44 is: 250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 440.83 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/440.83 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 440.83 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 79,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,983.29/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.39

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