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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.06, 429.09 and 180.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.06, 429.09 and 180.05 is: 248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 429.09 = 180.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/429.09 = 180.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 429.09 × 180.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 77,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,255.51/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.37

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