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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.44, 418.78 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.44, 418.78 and 179.22 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.44 : 418.78 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.44/418.78 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.44x = 418.78 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.44x = 75,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,053.75/303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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