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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.01, 456.43 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.01, 456.43 and 180.84 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.01 : 456.43 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.01/456.43 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.01x = 456.43 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.01x = 82,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,540.80/304.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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