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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 428.31 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 428.31 and 179.34 is: 247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 428.31 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/428.31 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 428.31 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 76,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,813.12/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.53

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