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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.30, 419.89 and 179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.30, 419.89 and 179.94 is: 248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.30 : 419.89 = 179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.30/419.89 = 179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.30x = 419.89 × 179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.30x = 75,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,555.01/304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.29

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