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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 321.95 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 321.95 and 180.42 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 321.95 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/321.95 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 321.95 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 58,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,086.22/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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