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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 421.29 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 421.29 and 180.92 is: 249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 421.29 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/421.29 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 421.29 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 76,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,220.84/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.66

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