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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 330.44 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 330.44 and 138.90 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 330.44 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/330.44 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 330.44 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 45,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,898.12/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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