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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 330.46 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 330.46 and 184.16 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 330.46 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/330.46 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 330.46 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 60,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,857.88/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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