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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 465.57 and 180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 465.57 and 180.33 is: 270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 465.57 = 180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/465.57 = 180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 465.57 × 180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 83,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,956.24/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.65

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