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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.68, 419.06 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.68, 419.06 and 179.34 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.68 : 419.06 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.68/419.06 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.68x = 419.06 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.68x = 75,154.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,154.22/303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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