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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.38, 344.16 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.38, 344.16 and 180.96 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.38 : 344.16 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.38/344.16 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.38x = 344.16 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.38x = 62,279.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,279.19/229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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