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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 430.33 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 430.33 and 180.90 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 430.33 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/430.33 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 430.33 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 77,844.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,844.55/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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