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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.25, 330.42 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.25, 330.42 and 74.02 is: 111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 330.42 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/330.42 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 330.42 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 24,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456.65/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.04

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