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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.98, 441.53 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.98, 441.53 and 180.09 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.98 : 441.53 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.98/441.53 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.98x = 441.53 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.98x = 79,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,514.24/319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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