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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.12, 361.20 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.12, 361.20 and 180.32 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.12 : 361.20 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.12/361.20 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.12x = 361.20 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.12x = 65,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,131.58/241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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