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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.08, 441.72 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.08, 441.72 and 180.24 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.08 : 441.72 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.08/441.72 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.08x = 441.72 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.08x = 79,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,615.61/320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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