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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 442.12 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 442.12 and 180.54 is: 249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 442.12 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/442.12 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 442.12 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 79,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,820.34/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.13

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