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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 465.33 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 465.33 and 180.14 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 465.33 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/465.33 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 465.33 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 83,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,824.22/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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