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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 408.81 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 408.81 and 180.01 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 408.81 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/408.81 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 408.81 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 73,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,589.89/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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