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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 312.30 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 312.30 and 180.14 is: 247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 312.30 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/312.30 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 312.30 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 56,256.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,256.16/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.91

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