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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 337.58 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 337.58 and 180.41 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 337.58 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/337.58 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 337.58 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 60,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,900.22/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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