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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 465.82 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 465.82 and 180.64 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 465.82 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/465.82 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 465.82 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 84,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,145.72/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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