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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 429.50 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 429.50 and 180.25 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 429.50 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/429.50 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 429.50 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 77,417.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,417.96/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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