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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.89, 443.31 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.89, 443.31 and 180.28 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.89 : 443.31 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.89/443.31 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.89x = 443.31 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.89x = 79,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,916.81/295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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