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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 339.74 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 339.74 and 180.93 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 339.74 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/339.74 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 339.74 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 61,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,470.21/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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