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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 330.17 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 330.17 and 73.91 is: 110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 330.17 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/330.17 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 330.17 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 24,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402.86/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.83

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