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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.04, 329.87 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.04, 329.87 and 104.42 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.04 : 329.87 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.04/329.87 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.04x = 329.87 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.04x = 34,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442.85/220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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