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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.50, 348.30 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.50, 348.30 and 180.90 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.50 : 348.30 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.50/348.30 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.50x = 348.30 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.50x = 63,007.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,007.47/232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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