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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.46, 442.24 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.46, 442.24 and 180.60 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.46 : 442.24 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.46/442.24 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.46x = 442.24 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.46x = 79,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,868.54/320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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