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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 441.71 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 441.71 and 180.23 is: 248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 441.71 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/441.71 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 441.71 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 79,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,606.28/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.70

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