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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.09, 313.72 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.09, 313.72 and 180.32 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.09 : 313.72 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.09/313.72 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.09x = 313.72 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.09x = 56,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,567.97/227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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