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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 330.60 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 330.60 and 182.32 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 330.60 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/330.60 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 330.60 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 60,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,274.99/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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