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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 441.60 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 441.60 and 180.15 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 441.60 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/441.60 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 441.60 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 79,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,554.24/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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