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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.87, 442.85 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.87, 442.85 and 180.99 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.87 : 442.85 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.87/442.85 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.87x = 442.85 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.87x = 80,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,150.52/320.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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