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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.34, 316.78 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.34, 316.78 and 180.86 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.34 : 316.78 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.34/316.78 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.34x = 316.78 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.34x = 57,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,292.83/229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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