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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 430.48 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 430.48 and 180.95 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 430.48 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/430.48 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 430.48 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 77,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,895.36/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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