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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.22, 429.57 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.22, 429.57 and 180.28 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.22 : 429.57 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.22/429.57 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.22x = 429.57 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.22x = 77,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,442.88/311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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