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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 338.88 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 338.88 and 180.48 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 338.88 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/338.88 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 338.88 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 61,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,161.06/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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