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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 330.23 and 75.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 330.23 and 75.98 is: 113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 330.23 = 75.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/330.23 = 75.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 330.23 × 75.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 25,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,090.88/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.97

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