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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.80, 324.92 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.80, 324.92 and 180.64 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.80 : 324.92 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.80/324.92 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.80x = 324.92 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.80x = 58,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,693.55/216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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