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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 330.51 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 330.51 and 112.04 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 330.51 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/330.51 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 330.51 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 37,028.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,028.69/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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