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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.31, 338.54 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.31, 338.54 and 180.75 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.31 : 338.54 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.31/338.54 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.31x = 338.54 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.31x = 61,190.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,190.20/226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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