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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 304.46 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 304.46 and 133.32 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 304.46 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/304.46 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 304.46 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 40,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590.61/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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