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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 332.52 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 332.52 and 183.30 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 332.52 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/332.52 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 332.52 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 60,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,950.92/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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