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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.99, 429.24 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.99, 429.24 and 180.07 is: 248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.99 : 429.24 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.99/429.24 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.99x = 429.24 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.99x = 77,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,293.25/310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.54

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