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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.42, 420.03 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.42, 420.03 and 179.99 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.42 : 420.03 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.42/420.03 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.42x = 420.03 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.42x = 75,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,602.25/304.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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