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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.33, 304.11 and 133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.33, 304.11 and 133.06 is: 183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.33 : 304.11 = 133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.33/304.11 = 133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.33x = 304.11 × 133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.33x = 40,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,464.88/220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.66

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