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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.98, 430.50 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.98, 430.50 and 179.20 is: 247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.98 : 430.50 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.98/430.50 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.98x = 430.50 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.98x = 77,145.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,145.60/311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.28

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