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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.30, 441.91 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.30, 441.91 and 180.39 is: 248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.30 : 441.91 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.30/441.91 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.30x = 441.91 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.30x = 79,715.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,715.24/320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.88

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