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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.33, 544.14 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.33, 544.14 and 180.14 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.33 : 544.14 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.33/544.14 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.33x = 544.14 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.33x = 98,018.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,018.66/363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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