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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.33, 347.22 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.33, 347.22 and 180.53 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.33 : 347.22 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.33/347.22 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.33x = 347.22 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.33x = 62,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,683.63/231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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