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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.63, 430.04 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.63, 430.04 and 180.64 is: 249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.63 : 430.04 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.63/430.04 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.63x = 430.04 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.63x = 77,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,683.41/311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.28

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