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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.71, 463.48 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.71, 463.48 and 179.35 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.71 : 463.48 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.71/463.48 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.71x = 463.48 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.71x = 83,123.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,123.53/309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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