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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.39, 420.09 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.39, 420.09 and 180.09 is: 248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.39 : 420.09 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.39/420.09 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.39x = 420.09 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.39x = 75,653.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,653.33/304.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.54

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