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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 430.35 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 430.35 and 180.90 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 430.35 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/430.35 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 430.35 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 77,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,850.32/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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