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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 342.66 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 342.66 and 180.32 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 342.66 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/342.66 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 342.66 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 61,788.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,788.45/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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