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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 316.85 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 316.85 and 180.39 is: 248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 316.85 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/316.85 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 316.85 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 57,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,156.57/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.94

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