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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.69, 324.95 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.69, 324.95 and 180.34 is: 248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.69 : 324.95 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.69/324.95 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.69x = 324.95 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.69x = 58,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,601.48/235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.64

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