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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.88, 420.67 and 180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.88, 420.67 and 180.46 is: 249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.88 : 420.67 = 180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.88/420.67 = 180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.88x = 420.67 × 180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.88x = 75,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,914.11/304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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