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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 429.23 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 429.23 and 180.02 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 429.23 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/429.23 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 429.23 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 77,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,267.84/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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