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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 330.48 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 330.48 and 112.12 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 330.48 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/330.48 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 330.48 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 37,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,053.42/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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