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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.07, 432 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.07, 432 and 180.23 is: 248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.07 : 432 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.07/432 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.07x = 432 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.07x = 77,857.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,857.20/313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.69

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