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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.37, 324.55 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.37, 324.55 and 180.32 is: 270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.37 : 324.55 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.37/324.55 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.37x = 324.55 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.37x = 58,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,522.86/216.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.48

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