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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 430.38 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 430.38 and 179.11 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 430.38 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/430.38 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 430.38 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 77,083.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,083.21/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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