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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.23, 429.31 and 180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.23, 429.31 and 180.21 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.23 : 429.31 = 180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.23/429.31 = 180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.23x = 429.31 × 180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.23x = 77,365.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,365.96/311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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