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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 442.16 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 442.16 and 180.50 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 442.16 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/442.16 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 442.16 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 79,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,809.88/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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