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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.51, 442.31 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.51, 442.31 and 180.65 is: 249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.51 : 442.31 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.51/442.31 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.51x = 442.31 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.51x = 79,900.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,900.19/320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.29

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