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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 429.29 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 429.29 and 180.03 is: 248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 429.29 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/429.29 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 429.29 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 77,285.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,285.08/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.47

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