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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 314.01 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 314.01 and 180.29 is: 248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 314.01 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/314.01 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 314.01 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 56,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,613.65/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.88

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