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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.27, 330.48 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.27, 330.48 and 74.03 is: 111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.27 : 330.48 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.27/330.48 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.27x = 330.48 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.27x = 24,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463.50/220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.06

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