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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 429.57 and 180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 429.57 and 180.33 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 429.57 = 180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/429.57 = 180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 429.57 × 180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 77,464.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,464.36/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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