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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.58, 442.40 and 180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.58, 442.40 and 180.70 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.58 : 442.40 = 180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.58/442.40 = 180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.58x = 442.40 × 180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.58x = 79,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,941.68/320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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