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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.07, 478.19 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.07, 478.19 and 180.24 is: 270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.07 : 478.19 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.07/478.19 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.07x = 478.19 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.07x = 86,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,188.06/319.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.13

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