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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 331.11 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 331.11 and 175.44 is: 263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 331.11 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/331.11 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 331.11 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 58,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,089.94/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.30

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