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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.18, 429.44 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.18, 429.44 and 180.18 is: 248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.18 : 429.44 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.18/429.44 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.18x = 429.44 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.18x = 77,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,375.60/311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.66

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