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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.00, 430.52 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.00, 430.52 and 180.98 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.00 : 430.52 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.00/430.52 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.00x = 430.52 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.00x = 77,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,916.49/312.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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