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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 313.32 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 313.32 and 180.24 is: 248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 313.32 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/313.32 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 313.32 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 56,472.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,472.80/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.47

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