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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 331.32 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 331.32 and 185.16 is: 277.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 331.32 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/331.32 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 331.32 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 61,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,347.21/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.84

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