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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 421.37 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 421.37 and 179.38 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 421.37 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/421.37 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 421.37 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 75,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,585.65/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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