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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.62, 442.40 and 180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.62, 442.40 and 180.73 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.62 : 442.40 = 180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.62/442.40 = 180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.62x = 442.40 × 180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.62x = 79,955.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,955.40/320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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