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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.37, 324.97 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.37, 324.97 and 180.01 is: 248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.37 : 324.97 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.37/324.97 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.37x = 324.97 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.37x = 58,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,496.59/235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.53

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