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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.49, 466.08 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.49, 466.08 and 180.64 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.49 : 466.08 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.49/466.08 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.49x = 466.08 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.49x = 84,192.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,192.69/310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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