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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 330.56 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 330.56 and 183.52 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 330.56 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/330.56 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 330.56 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 60,664.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,664.37/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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