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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 313.33 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 313.33 and 180.56 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 313.33 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/313.33 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 313.33 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 56,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574.86/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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