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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 441.36 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 441.36 and 179.98 is: 248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 441.36 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/441.36 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 441.36 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 79,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,432.87/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.36

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