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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 330.28 and 75.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 330.28 and 75.88 is: 113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 330.28 = 75.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/330.28 = 75.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 330.28 × 75.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 25,061.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,061.65/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.84

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