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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.80, 325.82 and 180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.80, 325.82 and 180.46 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.80 : 325.82 = 180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.80/325.82 = 180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.80x = 325.82 × 180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.80x = 58,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,796.57/216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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