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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 331.34 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 331.34 and 180.08 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 331.34 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/331.34 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 331.34 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 59,667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,667.71/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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