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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.62, 430.04 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.62, 430.04 and 180.62 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.62 : 430.04 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.62/430.04 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.62x = 430.04 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.62x = 77,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,673.82/311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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