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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 304.32 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 304.32 and 133.31 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 304.32 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/304.32 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 304.32 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 40,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,568.90/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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