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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 330.39 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 330.39 and 179.36 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 330.39 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/330.39 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 330.39 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 59,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,258.34/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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