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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.01, 431.88 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.01, 431.88 and 180.28 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.01 : 431.88 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.01/431.88 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.01x = 431.88 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.01x = 77,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,857.77/313.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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