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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.01, 329.88 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.01, 329.88 and 104.34 is: 156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.01 : 329.88 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.01/329.88 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.01x = 329.88 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.01x = 34,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,421.31/220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.46

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