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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.28, 442.01 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.28, 442.01 and 180.39 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.28 : 442.01 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.28/442.01 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.28x = 442.01 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.28x = 79,734.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,734.18/320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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