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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 424.48 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 424.48 and 180.32 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 424.48 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/424.48 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 424.48 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 76,542.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,542.23/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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