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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.47, 342.33 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.47, 342.33 and 180.04 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.47 : 342.33 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.47/342.33 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.47x = 342.33 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.47x = 61,632.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,632.20/228.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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