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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.80, 431.58 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.80, 431.58 and 180.04 is: 248.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.80 : 431.58 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.80/431.58 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.80x = 431.58 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.80x = 77,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,701.66/312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.41

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