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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 462.30 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 462.30 and 179.88 is: 269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 462.30 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/462.30 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 462.30 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 83,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,158.52/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.82

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