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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.49, 304.31 and 133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.49, 304.31 and 133.17 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.49 : 304.31 = 133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.49/304.31 = 133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.49x = 304.31 × 133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.49x = 40,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,524.30/220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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