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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 330.09 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 330.09 and 104.68 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 330.09 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/330.09 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 330.09 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 34,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,553.82/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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