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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 419.72 and 179.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 419.72 and 179.85 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 419.72 = 179.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/419.72 = 179.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 419.72 × 179.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 75,487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,487.09/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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