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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 430.94 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 430.94 and 179.49 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 430.94 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/430.94 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 430.94 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 77,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,348.52/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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