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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.48, 429.77 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.48, 429.77 and 180.50 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.48 : 429.77 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.48/429.77 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.48x = 429.77 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.48x = 77,571.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,571.79/311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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