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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 418.90 and 179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 418.90 and 179.23 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 418.90 = 179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/418.90 = 179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 418.90 × 179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 75,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,079.45/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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