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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 441.24 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 441.24 and 180.24 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 441.24 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/441.24 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 441.24 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 79,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,529.10/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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