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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.59, 430 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.59, 430 and 180.68 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.59 : 430 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.59/430 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.59x = 430 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.59x = 77,692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,692.40/311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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