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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 420.39 and 180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 420.39 and 180.31 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 420.39 = 180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/420.39 = 180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 420.39 × 180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 75,800.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,800.26/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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