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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 441.99 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 441.99 and 180.45 is: 248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 441.99 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/441.99 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 441.99 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 79,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,754.89/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.97

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