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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.99, 441.60 and 180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.99, 441.60 and 180.13 is: 248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.99 : 441.60 = 180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.99/441.60 = 180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.99x = 441.60 × 180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.99x = 79,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,545.41/319.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.59

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