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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.23, 419.76 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.23, 419.76 and 179.88 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.23 : 419.76 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.23/419.76 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.23x = 419.76 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.23x = 75,506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,506.43/304.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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