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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.26, 429.54 and 180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.26, 429.54 and 180.26 is: 248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.26 : 429.54 = 180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.26/429.54 = 180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.26x = 429.54 × 180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.26x = 77,428.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,428.88/311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.76

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