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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.38, 442.01 and 180.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.38, 442.01 and 180.47 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.38 : 442.01 = 180.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.38/442.01 = 180.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.38x = 442.01 × 180.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.38x = 79,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,769.54/320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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