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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 329.97 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 329.97 and 110.29 is: 165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 329.97 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/329.97 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 329.97 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 36,392.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,392.39/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.31

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