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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 431.00 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 431.00 and 179.57 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 431.00 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/431.00 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 431.00 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 77,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,391.62/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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