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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.39, 419.91 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.39, 419.91 and 179.99 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.39 : 419.91 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.39/419.91 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.39x = 419.91 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.39x = 75,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,580.65/304.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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