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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 465.76 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 465.76 and 180.60 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 465.76 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/465.76 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 465.76 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 84,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,116.26/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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