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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 432.36 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 432.36 and 180.22 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 432.36 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/432.36 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 432.36 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 77,919.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,919.92/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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