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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.09, 339.19 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.09, 339.19 and 180.53 is: 270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.09 : 339.19 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.09/339.19 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.09x = 339.19 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.09x = 61,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,233.10/226.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.83

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