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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 330.24 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 330.24 and 91.96 is: 137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 330.24 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/330.24 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 330.24 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 30,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,368.87/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.85

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