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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 304.13 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 304.13 and 183.46 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 304.13 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/304.13 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 304.13 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 55,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,795.69/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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