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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.55, 302.69 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.55, 302.69 and 180.06 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.55 : 302.69 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.55/302.69 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.55x = 302.69 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.55x = 54,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,502.36/219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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