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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.93, 430.45 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.93, 430.45 and 180.93 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.93 : 430.45 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.93/430.45 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.93x = 430.45 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.93x = 77,881.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,881.32/311.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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