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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.41, 428.31 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.41, 428.31 and 179.31 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.41 : 428.31 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.41/428.31 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.41x = 428.31 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.41x = 76,800.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,800.27/310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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