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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.50, 429.87 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.50, 429.87 and 180.62 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.50 : 429.87 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.50/429.87 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.50x = 429.87 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.50x = 77,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,643.12/311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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