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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 430.49 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 430.49 and 180.83 is: 249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 430.49 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/430.49 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 430.49 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 77,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,842.45/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.62

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