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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 331.16 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 331.16 and 175.30 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 331.16 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/331.16 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 331.16 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 58,050.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,050.64/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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