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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 310.30 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 310.30 and 180.63 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 310.30 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/310.30 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 310.30 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 56,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,049.04/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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