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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.48, 429.99 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.48, 429.99 and 180.44 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.48 : 429.99 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.48/429.99 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.48x = 429.99 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.48x = 77,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,587.40/311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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