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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 420.21 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 420.21 and 180.12 is: 248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 420.21 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/420.21 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 420.21 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 75,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,690.31/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.59

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