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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 428.08 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 428.08 and 179.20 is: 247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 428.08 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/428.08 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 428.08 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 76,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,711.94/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.30

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