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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.22, 428.10 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.22, 428.10 and 179.24 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.22 : 428.10 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.22/428.10 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.22x = 428.10 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.22x = 76,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,730.50/310.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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