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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 430.89 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 430.89 and 179.48 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 430.89 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/430.89 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 430.89 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 77,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,334.72/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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