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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.43, 442.19 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.43, 442.19 and 180.56 is: 249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.43 : 442.19 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.43/442.19 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.43x = 442.19 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.43x = 79,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,838.71/320.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.16

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