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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.89, 442.81 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.89, 442.81 and 179.09 is: 247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.89 : 442.81 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.89/442.81 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.89x = 442.81 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.89x = 79,302.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,302.84/320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.14

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