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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.26, 429.59 and 180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.26, 429.59 and 180.31 is: 248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.26 : 429.59 = 180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.26/429.59 = 180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.26x = 429.59 × 180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.26x = 77,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,459.37/311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.86

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