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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 329.96 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 329.96 and 183.52 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 329.96 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/329.96 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 329.96 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 60,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,554.26/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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