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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.18, 429.45 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.18, 429.45 and 180.22 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.18 : 429.45 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.18/429.45 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.18x = 429.45 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.18x = 77,395.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,395.48/311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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