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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.67, 430.15 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.67, 430.15 and 180.65 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.67 : 430.15 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.67/430.15 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.67x = 430.15 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.67x = 77,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,706.60/311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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