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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.82, 331.77 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.82, 331.77 and 185.18 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.82 : 331.77 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.82/331.77 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.82x = 331.77 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.82x = 61,437.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,437.17/220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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