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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.22, 363.36 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.22, 363.36 and 180.30 is: 248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.22 : 363.36 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.22/363.36 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.22x = 363.36 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.22x = 65,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,513.81/263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.89

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