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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.35, 339.62 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.35, 339.62 and 180.63 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.35 : 339.62 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.35/339.62 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.35x = 339.62 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.35x = 61,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,346.41/226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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