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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 419.82 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 419.82 and 179.90 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 419.82 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/419.82 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 419.82 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 75,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,525.62/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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