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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.98, 429.15 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.98, 429.15 and 180.03 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.98 : 429.15 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.98/429.15 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.98x = 429.15 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.98x = 77,259.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,259.87/310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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