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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 331.02 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 331.02 and 184.68 is: 276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 331.02 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/331.02 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 331.02 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 61,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,132.77/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.79

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