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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 441.68 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 441.68 and 180.18 is: 248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 441.68 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/441.68 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 441.68 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 79,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,581.00/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.62

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