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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.77, 302.99 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.77, 302.99 and 180.28 is: 248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.77 : 302.99 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.77/302.99 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.77x = 302.99 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.77x = 54,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,623.04/219.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.55

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