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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.13, 441.81 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.13, 441.81 and 180.27 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.13 : 441.81 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.13/441.81 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.13x = 441.81 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.13x = 79,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,645.09/320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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