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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 330.15 and 57.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 330.15 and 57.78 is: 86.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 330.15 = 57.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/330.15 = 57.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 330.15 × 57.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 19,076.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,076.07/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.67

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