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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.70, 441.14 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.70, 441.14 and 179.79 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.70 : 441.14 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.70/441.14 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.70x = 441.14 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.70x = 79,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,311.66/319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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