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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.31, 419.85 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.31, 419.85 and 180.01 is: 248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.31 : 419.85 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.31/419.85 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.31x = 419.85 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.31x = 75,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,577.72/304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.36

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