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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.01, 441.57 and 180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.01, 441.57 and 180.11 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.01 : 441.57 = 180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.01/441.57 = 180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.01x = 441.57 × 180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.01x = 79,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,528.96/320.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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