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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 330.46 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 330.46 and 112.30 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 330.46 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/330.46 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 330.46 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 37,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,110.66/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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