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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.15, 441.80 and 180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.15, 441.80 and 180.26 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.15 : 441.80 = 180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.15/441.80 = 180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.15x = 441.80 × 180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.15x = 79,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,637.11/320.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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