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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.21, 330.36 and 73.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.21, 330.36 and 73.98 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.21 : 330.36 = 73.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.21/330.36 = 73.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.21x = 330.36 × 73.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.21x = 24,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,439.66/220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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