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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.23, 313.27 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.23, 313.27 and 180.76 is: 249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.23 : 313.27 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.23/313.27 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.23x = 313.27 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.23x = 56,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,626.69/227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.20

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