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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.14, 429.40 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.14, 429.40 and 180.16 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.14 : 429.40 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.14/429.40 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.14x = 429.40 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.14x = 77,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,359.86/311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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