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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.90, 440.10 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.90, 440.10 and 180.90 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.90 : 440.10 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.90/440.10 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.90x = 440.10 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.90x = 79,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,614.09/318.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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