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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.67, 324.45 and 180.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.67, 324.45 and 180.05 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.67 : 324.45 = 180.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.67/324.45 = 180.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.67x = 324.45 × 180.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.67x = 58,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,415.60/235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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