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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.13, 430.71 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.13, 430.71 and 179.34 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.13 : 430.71 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.13/430.71 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.13x = 430.71 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.13x = 77,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,243.53/312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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