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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 330.51 and 74.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 330.51 and 74.09 is: 111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 330.51 = 74.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/330.51 = 74.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 330.51 × 74.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 24,487.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,487.49/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.15

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