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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 442.27 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 442.27 and 180.62 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 442.27 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/442.27 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 442.27 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 79,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,881.90/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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