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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 330.29 and 73.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 330.29 and 73.99 is: 110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 330.29 = 73.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/330.29 = 73.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 330.29 × 73.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 24,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437.52/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.96

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