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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331 and 180.18 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 59,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,639.58/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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