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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.38, 348.03 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.38, 348.03 and 180.90 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.38 : 348.03 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.38/348.03 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.38x = 348.03 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.38x = 62,958.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,958.63/232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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