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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.84, 462.98 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.84, 462.98 and 180.32 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.84 : 462.98 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.84/462.98 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.84x = 462.98 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.84x = 83,484.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,484.55/308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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