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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 330.39 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 330.39 and 74.03 is: 111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 330.39 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/330.39 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 330.39 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 24,458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,458.77/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.06

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