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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 441.54 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 441.54 and 180.07 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 441.54 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/441.54 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 441.54 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 79,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,507.98/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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