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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 296.49 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 296.49 and 180.28 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 296.49 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/296.49 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 296.49 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 53,451.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,451.22/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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