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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.63, 429.95 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.63, 429.95 and 180.62 is: 249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.63 : 429.95 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.63/429.95 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.63x = 429.95 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.63x = 77,655.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,655.87/311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.19

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