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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.64, 430.14 and 180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.64, 430.14 and 180.69 is: 249.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.64 : 430.14 = 180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.64/430.14 = 180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.64x = 430.14 × 180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.64x = 77,722.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,722.00/311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.40

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