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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 461.88 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 461.88 and 179.44 is: 269.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 461.88 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/461.88 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 461.88 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 82,879.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,879.75/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.44

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