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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 325.40 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 325.40 and 180.48 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 325.40 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/325.40 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 325.40 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 58,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,728.19/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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