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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.38, 431.03 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.38, 431.03 and 179.57 is: 247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.38 : 431.03 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.38/431.03 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.38x = 431.03 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.38x = 77,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,400.24/312.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.78

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