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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.31, 338.25 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.31, 338.25 and 180.22 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.31 : 338.25 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.31/338.25 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.31x = 338.25 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.31x = 60,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,959.42/225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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