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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 430.41 and 180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 430.41 and 180.81 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 430.41 = 180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/430.41 = 180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 430.41 × 180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 77,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,822.43/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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