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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.09, 432.04 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.09, 432.04 and 180.34 is: 248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.09 : 432.04 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.09/432.04 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.09x = 432.04 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.09x = 77,914.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,914.09/313.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.86

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