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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 330.29 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 330.29 and 104.50 is: 156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 330.29 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/330.29 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 330.29 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 34,515.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,515.31/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.80

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