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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 329.92 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 329.92 and 181.25 is: 271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 329.92 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/329.92 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 329.92 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 59,798
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,798/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.32

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