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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 330.26 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 330.26 and 73.86 is: 110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 330.26 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/330.26 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 330.26 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 24,391.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,391.92/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.79

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