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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.29, 421.46 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.29, 421.46 and 180.99 is: 249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.29 : 421.46 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.29/421.46 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.29x = 421.46 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.29x = 76,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,280.05/305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.86

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