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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.22, 330.27 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.22, 330.27 and 181.61 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 330.27 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/330.27 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 330.27 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 59,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,978.00/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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