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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 421.08 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 421.08 and 180.82 is: 249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 421.08 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/421.08 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 421.08 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 76,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,139.69/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.47

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