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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.11, 441.73 and 180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.11, 441.73 and 180.21 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.11 : 441.73 = 180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.11/441.73 = 180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.11x = 441.73 × 180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.11x = 79,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,604.16/320.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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