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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 357.24 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 357.24 and 180.56 is: 270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 357.24 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/357.24 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 357.24 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 64,503.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,503.25/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.64

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