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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 316.04 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 316.04 and 180.24 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 316.04 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/316.04 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 316.04 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 56,963.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,963.05/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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