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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 430.75 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 430.75 and 179.38 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 430.75 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/430.75 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 430.75 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 77,267.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,267.42/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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