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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.80, 419.26 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.80, 419.26 and 179.48 is: 247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.80 : 419.26 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.80/419.26 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.80x = 419.26 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.80x = 75,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,248.78/303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.69

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