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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 330.84 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 330.84 and 180.08 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 330.84 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/330.84 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 330.84 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 59,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,577.67/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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