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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.19, 441.84 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.19, 441.84 and 180.32 is: 248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.19 : 441.84 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.19/441.84 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.19x = 441.84 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.19x = 79,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,672.59/320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.83

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