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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.07, 429.27 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.07, 429.27 and 180.08 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.07 : 429.27 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.07/429.27 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.07x = 429.27 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.07x = 77,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,300.80/311.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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