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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 348 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 348 and 180.50 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 348 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/348 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 348 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 62,814
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,814/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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