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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 428.22 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 428.22 and 179.37 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 428.22 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/428.22 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 428.22 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 76,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,809.82/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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