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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 419.14 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 419.14 and 179.48 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 419.14 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/419.14 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 419.14 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 75,227.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,227.25/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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