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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 442.27 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 442.27 and 180.64 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 442.27 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/442.27 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 442.27 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 79,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,890.10/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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