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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.60, 347.63 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.60, 347.63 and 180.80 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.60 : 347.63 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.60/347.63 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.60x = 347.63 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.60x = 62,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,851.50/231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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