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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.37, 428.33 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.37, 428.33 and 179.38 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.37 : 428.33 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.37/428.33 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.37x = 428.33 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.37x = 76,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,833.84/310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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