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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.81, 420.67 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.81, 420.67 and 180.50 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.81 : 420.67 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.81/420.67 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.81x = 420.67 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.81x = 75,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,929.53/304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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