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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 401.36 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 401.36 and 180.32 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 401.36 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/401.36 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 401.36 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 72,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,373.24/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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