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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.81, 441.33 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.81, 441.33 and 179.92 is: 248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.81 : 441.33 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.81/441.33 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.81x = 441.33 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.81x = 79,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,403.97/319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.29

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