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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 366.80 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 366.80 and 180.48 is: 270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 366.80 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/366.80 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 366.80 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 66,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,200.06/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.78

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