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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.78, 430.31 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.78, 430.31 and 180.87 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.78 : 430.31 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.78/430.31 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.78x = 430.31 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.78x = 77,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,830.62/311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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