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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 329.70 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 329.70 and 181.30 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 329.70 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/329.70 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 329.70 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 59,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,774.61/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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