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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.86, 463.37 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.86, 463.37 and 180.50 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.86 : 463.37 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.86/463.37 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.86x = 463.37 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.86x = 83,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,638.29/308.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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