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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.46, 429.80 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.46, 429.80 and 180.48 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.46 : 429.80 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.46/429.80 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.46x = 429.80 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.46x = 77,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,569.40/311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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