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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 330.97 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 330.97 and 182.37 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 330.97 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/330.97 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 330.97 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 60,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,359.00/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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