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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.58, 347.37 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.58, 347.37 and 180.01 is: 270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.58 : 347.37 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.58/347.37 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.58x = 347.37 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.58x = 62,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,530.07/231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.02

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