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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.13, 441.75 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.13, 441.75 and 180.24 is: 248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.13 : 441.75 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.13/441.75 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.13x = 441.75 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.13x = 79,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,621.02/320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.71

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