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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 330.11 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 330.11 and 117.21 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 330.11 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/330.11 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 330.11 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 38,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,693.28/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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