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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.78, 420.49 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.78, 420.49 and 180.36 is: 248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.78 : 420.49 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.78/420.49 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.78x = 420.49 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.78x = 75,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,839.58/304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.83

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