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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.23, 424.98 and 180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.23, 424.98 and 180.49 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.23 : 424.98 = 180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.23/424.98 = 180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.23x = 424.98 × 180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.23x = 76,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,703.74/283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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