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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 330.39 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 330.39 and 111.99 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 330.39 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/330.39 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 330.39 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 37,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,000.38/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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