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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 331.29 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 331.29 and 182.18 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 331.29 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/331.29 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 331.29 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 60,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,352.76/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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