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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 463.22 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 463.22 and 180.52 is: 270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 463.22 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/463.22 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 463.22 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 83,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,620.47/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.79

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