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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 429.39 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 429.39 and 180.15 is: 248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 429.39 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/429.39 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 429.39 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 77,354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,354.61/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.60

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