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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 330.30 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 330.30 and 183.96 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 330.30 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/330.30 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 330.30 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 60,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,761.99/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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