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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 304.26 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 304.26 and 184.16 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 304.26 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/304.26 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 304.26 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 56,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,032.52/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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