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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 348.41 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 348.41 and 180.75 is: 271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 348.41 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/348.41 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 348.41 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 62,974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,974.20/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.17

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