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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 329.16 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 329.16 and 184.36 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 329.16 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/329.16 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 329.16 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 60,683.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,683.94/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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