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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.41, 442.12 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.41, 442.12 and 180.51 is: 249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.41 : 442.12 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.41/442.12 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.41x = 442.12 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.41x = 79,807.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,807.08/320.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.08

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