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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.50, 445.50 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.50, 445.50 and 180.30 is: 270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.50 : 445.50 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.50/445.50 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.50x = 445.50 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.50x = 80,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,323.65/297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.00

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