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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 312.77 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 312.77 and 180.34 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 312.77 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/312.77 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 312.77 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 56,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,404.94/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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