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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.40, 429.66 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.40, 429.66 and 180.32 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.40 : 429.66 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.40/429.66 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.40x = 429.66 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.40x = 77,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,474.14/311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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