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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 330.47 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 330.47 and 74.05 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 330.47 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/330.47 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 330.47 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 24,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,470.38/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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