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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 391.32 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 391.32 and 180 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 391.32 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/391.32 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 391.32 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 70,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,437.60/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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