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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.22, 303.91 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.22, 303.91 and 132.84 is: 183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 303.91 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/303.91 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 303.91 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 40,372.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,372.96/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.33

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