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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 329.97 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 329.97 and 133.36 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 329.97 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/329.97 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 329.97 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 44,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,003.97/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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