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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.38, 513.43 and 180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.38, 513.43 and 180.20 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 513.43 = 180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/513.43 = 180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 513.43 × 180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 92,520.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,520.09/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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