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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.84, 420.71 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.84, 420.71 and 180.52 is: 249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.84 : 420.71 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.84/420.71 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.84x = 420.71 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.84x = 75,946.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,946.57/304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.14

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