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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.85, 331.17 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.85, 331.17 and 180.15 is: 270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 331.17 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/331.17 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 331.17 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 59,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,660.28/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.14

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