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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 324.77 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 324.77 and 180.45 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 324.77 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/324.77 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 324.77 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 58,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,603.84/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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