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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 429.57 and 180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 429.57 and 180.37 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 429.57 = 180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/429.57 = 180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 429.57 × 180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 77,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,481.54/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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