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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.14, 422.49 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.14, 422.49 and 180.09 is: 248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.14 : 422.49 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.14/422.49 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.14x = 422.49 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.14x = 76,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,086.22/306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.53

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