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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 304.68 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 304.68 and 181.50 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 304.68 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/304.68 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 304.68 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 55,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,299.42/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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