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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.33, 418.68 and 179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.33, 418.68 and 179.06 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.33 : 418.68 = 179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.33/418.68 = 179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.33x = 418.68 × 179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.33x = 74,968.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,968.84/303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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