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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.61, 317.01 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.61, 317.01 and 180.39 is: 249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.61 : 317.01 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.61/317.01 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.61x = 317.01 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.61x = 57,185.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,185.43/229.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.06

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