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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.65, 442.48 and 180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.65, 442.48 and 180.79 is: 249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.65 : 442.48 = 180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.65/442.48 = 180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.65x = 442.48 × 180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.65x = 79,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,994.40/320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.48

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