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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 429.59 and 180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 429.59 and 180.35 is: 248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 429.59 = 180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/429.59 = 180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 429.59 × 180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 77,477.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,477.87/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.87

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