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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.04, 329.82 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.04, 329.82 and 117.22 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.04 : 329.82 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.04/329.82 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.04x = 329.82 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.04x = 38,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,661.50/220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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