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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 464.91 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 464.91 and 180.03 is: 270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 464.91 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/464.91 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 464.91 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 83,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,697.75/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.08

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