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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.30, 428.22 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.30, 428.22 and 179.31 is: 247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.30 : 428.22 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.30/428.22 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.30x = 428.22 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.30x = 76,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,785.73/310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.46

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