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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 513.90 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 513.90 and 180.32 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 513.90 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/513.90 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 513.90 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 92,666.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,666.45/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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