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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 330.08 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 330.08 and 117.25 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 330.08 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/330.08 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 330.08 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 38,700.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,700.47/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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