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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.54, 339.90 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.54, 339.90 and 180.82 is: 271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.54 : 339.90 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.54/339.90 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.54x = 339.90 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.54x = 61,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,460.72/226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.30

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