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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.35, 420.09 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.35, 420.09 and 180.03 is: 248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.35 : 420.09 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.35/420.09 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.35x = 420.09 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.35x = 75,628.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,628.80/304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.49

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