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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 322.02 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 322.02 and 180.93 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 322.02 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/322.02 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 322.02 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 58,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,263.08/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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