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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.40, 424.85 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.40, 424.85 and 180.48 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.40 : 424.85 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.40/424.85 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.40x = 424.85 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.40x = 76,675.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,675.23/283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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