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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.72, 439.84 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.72, 439.84 and 180.72 is: 249.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.72 : 439.84 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.72/439.84 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.72x = 439.84 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.72x = 79,487.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,487.88/318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.40

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