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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 329.88 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 329.88 and 117.41 is: 175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 329.88 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/329.88 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 329.88 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 38,731.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,731.21/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.93

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