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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.57, 316.88 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.57, 316.88 and 180.80 is: 249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.57 : 316.88 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.57/316.88 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.57x = 316.88 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.57x = 57,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,291.28/229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.56

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