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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.79, 420.62 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.79, 420.62 and 180.52 is: 249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.79 : 420.62 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.79/420.62 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.79x = 420.62 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.79x = 75,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,928.37/304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.12

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