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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 322.44 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 322.44 and 180.99 is: 249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 322.44 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/322.44 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 322.44 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 58,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,359.24/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.86

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