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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 329.82 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 329.82 and 185.97 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 329.82 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/329.82 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 329.82 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 61,336.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,336.63/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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