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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.36, 442.09 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.36, 442.09 and 180.48 is: 249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.36 : 442.09 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.36/442.09 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.36x = 442.09 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.36x = 79,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,788.85/320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.06

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