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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 325.22 and 180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 325.22 and 180.33 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 325.22 = 180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/325.22 = 180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 325.22 × 180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 58,646.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,646.02/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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