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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 331.31 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 331.31 and 184.02 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 331.31 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/331.31 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 331.31 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 60,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,966.75/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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