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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 331.14 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 331.14 and 180.18 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 331.14 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/331.14 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 331.14 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 59,664.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,664.81/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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