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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 442.14 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 442.14 and 180.52 is: 249.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 442.14 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/442.14 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 442.14 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 79,816.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,816.22/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.11

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