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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 421.16 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 421.16 and 180.86 is: 249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 421.16 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/421.16 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 421.16 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 76,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,167.99/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.54

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