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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.67, 441.13 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.67, 441.13 and 179.78 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.67 : 441.13 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.67/441.13 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.67x = 441.13 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.67x = 79,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,307.00/319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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