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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 337.86 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 337.86 and 180.29 is: 270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 337.86 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/337.86 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 337.86 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 60,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,912.78/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.44

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