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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 339.15 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 339.15 and 180.32 is: 270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 339.15 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/339.15 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 339.15 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 61,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,155.53/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.55

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