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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 324.86 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 324.86 and 180.14 is: 248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 324.86 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/324.86 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 324.86 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 58,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,520.28/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.47

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