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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.25, 441.93 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.25, 441.93 and 180.39 is: 248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.25 : 441.93 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.25/441.93 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.25x = 441.93 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.25x = 79,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,719.75/320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.93

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