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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.28, 430.86 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.28, 430.86 and 179.50 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.28 : 430.86 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.28/430.86 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.28x = 430.86 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.28x = 77,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,339.37/312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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