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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 339.18 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 339.18 and 180.56 is: 270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 339.18 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/339.18 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 339.18 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 61,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,242.34/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.36

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