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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.63, 442.50 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.63, 442.50 and 180.75 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 442.50 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/442.50 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 442.50 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 79,980.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,980.97/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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