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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 331.00 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 331.00 and 180.29 is: 270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 331.00 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/331.00 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 331.00 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 59,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,675.09/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.50

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