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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.46, 384.30 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.46, 384.30 and 180.24 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.46 : 384.30 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.46/384.30 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.46x = 384.30 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.46x = 69,266.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,266.23/278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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