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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 335.13 and 180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 335.13 and 180.38 is: 270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 335.13 = 180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/335.13 = 180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 335.13 × 180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 60,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,450.75/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.34

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