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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 429.62 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 429.62 and 180.36 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 429.62 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/429.62 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 429.62 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 77,486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,486.26/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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