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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 430.02 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 430.02 and 180.68 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 430.02 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/430.02 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 430.02 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 77,696.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,696.01/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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