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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 339.70 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 339.70 and 180.76 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 339.70 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/339.70 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 339.70 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 61,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,404.17/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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