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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 347.14 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 347.14 and 180.12 is: 270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 347.14 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/347.14 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 347.14 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 62,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,526.86/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.35

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