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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.93, 312.79 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.93, 312.79 and 180.22 is: 248.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.93 : 312.79 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.93/312.79 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.93x = 312.79 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.93x = 56,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,371.01/226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.41

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