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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 324.56 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 324.56 and 180.12 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 324.56 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/324.56 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 324.56 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 58,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,460.40/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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