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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 305.46 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 305.46 and 180.03 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 305.46 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/305.46 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 305.46 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 54,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,991.96/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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