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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.09, 463.65 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.09, 463.65 and 180.75 is: 271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.09 : 463.65 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.09/463.65 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.09x = 463.65 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.09x = 83,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,804.74/309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.13

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