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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.25, 330.08 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.25, 330.08 and 117.43 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 330.08 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/330.08 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 330.08 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 38,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,759.64/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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