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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.65, 316.71 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.65, 316.71 and 180.44 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.65 : 316.71 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.65/316.71 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.65x = 316.71 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.65x = 57,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,147.15/229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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