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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 361.68 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 361.68 and 180.22 is: 270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 361.68 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/361.68 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 361.68 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 65,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,181.97/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.06

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