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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 330 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 330 and 181.76 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 330 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/330 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 330 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 59,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,980.80/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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