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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308, 424.98 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308, 424.98 and 180.22 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 424.98 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/424.98 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 424.98 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 76,589.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,589.22/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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