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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 391.02 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 391.02 and 180.12 is: 248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 391.02 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/391.02 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 391.02 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 70,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,430.52/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.59

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