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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.07, 429.27 and 180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.07, 429.27 and 180.11 is: 248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.07 : 429.27 = 180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.07/429.27 = 180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.07x = 429.27 × 180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.07x = 77,313.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,313.67/311.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.54

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