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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 347.90 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 347.90 and 180.44 is: 270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 347.90 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/347.90 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 347.90 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 62,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,773.79/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.49

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