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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 312.82 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 312.82 and 180.18 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 312.82 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/312.82 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 312.82 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 56,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,363.01/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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