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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.03, 420.81 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.03, 420.81 and 180.65 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.03 : 420.81 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.03/420.81 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.03x = 420.81 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.03x = 76,019.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,019.33/305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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