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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.01, 393.21 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.01, 393.21 and 180.07 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.01 : 393.21 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.01/393.21 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.01x = 393.21 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.01x = 70,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,804.34/285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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