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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 463.52 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 463.52 and 180.76 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 463.52 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/463.52 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 463.52 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 83,785.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,785.88/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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