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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.89, 312.39 and 180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.89, 312.39 and 180.11 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.89 : 312.39 = 180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.89/312.39 = 180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.89x = 312.39 × 180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.89x = 56,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,263.00/226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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