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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.10, 429.36 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.10, 429.36 and 180.10 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.10 : 429.36 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.10/429.36 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.10x = 429.36 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.10x = 77,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,327.74/311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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