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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 304.49 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 304.49 and 133.30 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 304.49 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/304.49 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 304.49 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 40,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,588.52/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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