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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.22, 429.50 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.22, 429.50 and 178.45 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.22 : 429.50 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.22/429.50 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.22x = 429.50 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.22x = 76,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,643.65/311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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