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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 339.06 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 339.06 and 180.60 is: 271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 339.06 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/339.06 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 339.06 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 61,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,234.24/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.14

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