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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 432.26 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 432.26 and 180.42 is: 249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 432.26 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/432.26 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 432.26 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 77,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,987.45/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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