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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 330.10 and 75.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 330.10 and 75.78 is: 113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 330.10 = 75.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/330.10 = 75.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 330.10 × 75.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 25,014.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,014.98/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.66

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