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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 304.32 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 304.32 and 133.32 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 304.32 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/304.32 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 304.32 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 40,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,571.94/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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