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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 346.39 and 180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 346.39 and 180.38 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 346.39 = 180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/346.39 = 180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 346.39 × 180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 62,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,482.24/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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