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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.88, 419.29 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.88, 419.29 and 179.46 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.88 : 419.29 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.88/419.29 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.88x = 419.29 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.88x = 75,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,243.69/303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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