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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.24, 332.22 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.24, 332.22 and 180.28 is: 270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.24 : 332.22 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.24/332.22 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.24x = 332.22 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.24x = 59,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,892.62/221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.71

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