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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.36, 428.21 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.36, 428.21 and 179.35 is: 247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.36 : 428.21 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.36/428.21 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.36x = 428.21 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.36x = 76,799.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,799.46/310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.45

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