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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 330.52 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 330.52 and 180.84 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 330.52 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/330.52 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 330.52 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 59,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,770.78/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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