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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.25, 421.11 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.25, 421.11 and 180.87 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.25 : 421.11 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.25/421.11 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.25x = 421.11 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.25x = 76,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,166.17/305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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