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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.41, 339.33 and 180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.41, 339.33 and 180.57 is: 270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.41 : 339.33 = 180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.41/339.33 = 180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.41x = 339.33 × 180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.41x = 61,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,271.12/226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.63

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