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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.24, 432.21 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.24, 432.21 and 180.43 is: 248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.24 : 432.21 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.24/432.21 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.24x = 432.21 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.24x = 77,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,983.65/313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.96

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