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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.34, 338.20 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.34, 338.20 and 180.18 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.34 : 338.20 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.34/338.20 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.34x = 338.20 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.34x = 60,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,936.88/225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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