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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 441.26 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 441.26 and 179.86 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 441.26 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/441.26 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 441.26 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 79,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,365.02/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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