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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 330.60 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 330.60 and 112.10 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 330.60 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/330.60 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 330.60 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 37,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,060.26/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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