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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.90, 431.79 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.90, 431.79 and 180.03 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.90 : 431.79 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.90/431.79 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.90x = 431.79 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.90x = 77,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,732.86/312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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