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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 329.95 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 329.95 and 104.82 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 329.95 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/329.95 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 329.95 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 34,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,583.45/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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