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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.82, 441.28 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.82, 441.28 and 179.91 is: 248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.82 : 441.28 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.82/441.28 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.82x = 441.28 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.82x = 79,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,389.79/319.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.23

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