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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.39, 442.11 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.39, 442.11 and 180.51 is: 249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.39 : 442.11 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.39/442.11 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.39x = 442.11 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.39x = 79,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,802.16/320.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.08

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