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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 329.94 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 329.94 and 104.33 is: 156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 329.94 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/329.94 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 329.94 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 34,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,422.12/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.46

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