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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 324.96 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 324.96 and 180.24 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 324.96 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/324.96 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 324.96 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 58,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,570.79/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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