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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 330.02 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 330.02 and 73.75 is: 110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 330.02 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/330.02 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 330.02 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 24,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,338.98/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.63

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