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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.28, 428.13 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.28, 428.13 and 179.24 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.28 : 428.13 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.28/428.13 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.28x = 428.13 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.28x = 76,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,738.02/310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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