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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.47, 442.27 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.47, 442.27 and 180.59 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.47 : 442.27 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.47/442.27 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.47x = 442.27 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.47x = 79,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,867.94/320.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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