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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.84, 317.12 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.84, 317.12 and 180.66 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.84 : 317.12 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.84/317.12 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.84x = 317.12 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.84x = 57,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,290.90/229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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