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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.23, 441.88 and 180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.23, 441.88 and 180.37 is: 248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.23 : 441.88 = 180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.23/441.88 = 180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.23x = 441.88 × 180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.23x = 79,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,701.90/320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.89

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