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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 465.60 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 465.60 and 180.24 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 465.60 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/465.60 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 465.60 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 83,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,919.74/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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