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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 430.41 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 430.41 and 180.96 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 430.41 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/430.41 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 430.41 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 77,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,886.99/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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