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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.35, 432.42 and 180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.35, 432.42 and 180.57 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.35 : 432.42 = 180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.35/432.42 = 180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.35x = 432.42 × 180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.35x = 78,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,079.92/313.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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