Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.24, 441.36 and 180
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294.24, 441.36 and 180 is: 270
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294.24 : 441.36 = 180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294.24/441.36 = 180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294.24x = 441.36 × 180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294.24x = 79,444.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,444.80/294.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270
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