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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.81, 303.03 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.81, 303.03 and 180.30 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.81 : 303.03 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.81/303.03 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.81x = 303.03 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.81x = 54,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,636.31/219.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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