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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.30, 393.57 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.30, 393.57 and 180.36 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.30 : 393.57 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.30/393.57 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.30x = 393.57 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.30x = 70,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,984.29/285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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