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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.79, 420.66 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.79, 420.66 and 180.41 is: 248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.79 : 420.66 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.79/420.66 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.79x = 420.66 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.79x = 75,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,889.17/304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.99

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