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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.33, 362.21 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.33, 362.21 and 180.27 is: 270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.33 : 362.21 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.33/362.21 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.33x = 362.21 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.33x = 65,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,295.60/241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.57

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