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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.15, 429.28 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.15, 429.28 and 180.06 is: 248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.15 : 429.28 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.15/429.28 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.15x = 429.28 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.15x = 77,295.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,295.71/311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.42

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