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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.33, 421.20 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.33, 421.20 and 179.28 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.33 : 421.20 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.33/421.20 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.33x = 421.20 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.33x = 75,512.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,512.74/305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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