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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 330.89 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 330.89 and 179.82 is: 270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 330.89 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/330.89 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 330.89 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 59,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,499.74/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.06

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