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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.53, 316.40 and 180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.53, 316.40 and 180.33 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.53 : 316.40 = 180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.53/316.40 = 180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.53x = 316.40 × 180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.53x = 57,056.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,056.41/229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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