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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.85, 441.38 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.85, 441.38 and 179.97 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.85 : 441.38 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.85/441.38 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.85x = 441.38 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.85x = 79,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,435.16/319.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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