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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.80, 441.27 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.80, 441.27 and 179.91 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.80 : 441.27 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.80/441.27 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.80x = 441.27 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.80x = 79,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,388.89/319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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