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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.90, 441.50 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.90, 441.50 and 180.06 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.90 : 441.50 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.90/441.50 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.90x = 441.50 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.90x = 79,496.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,496.49/319.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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