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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.48, 440.89 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.48, 440.89 and 179.60 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.48 : 440.89 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.48/440.89 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.48x = 440.89 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.48x = 79,183.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,183.05/319.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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