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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.43, 335 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.43, 335 and 180.15 is: 270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.43 : 335 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.43/335 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.43x = 335 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.43x = 60,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,350.25/223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.11

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