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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.99, 420.86 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.99, 420.86 and 180.62 is: 249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.99 : 420.86 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.99/420.86 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.99x = 420.86 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.99x = 76,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,015.73/304.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.24

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