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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.03, 317.07 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.03, 317.07 and 180.84 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.03 : 317.07 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.03/317.07 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.03x = 317.07 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.03x = 57,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,338.94/230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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