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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 421.17 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 421.17 and 180.85 is: 249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 421.17 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/421.17 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 421.17 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 76,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,170.17/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.56

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