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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.86, 430.32 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.86, 430.32 and 180.85 is: 249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.86 : 430.32 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.86/430.32 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.86x = 430.32 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.86x = 77,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,821.22/311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.54

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