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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 341.16 and 180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 341.16 and 180.69 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 341.16 = 180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/341.16 = 180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 341.16 × 180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 61,644.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,644.20/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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