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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.33, 330.54 and 74.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.33, 330.54 and 74.09 is: 111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.33 : 330.54 = 74.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.33/330.54 = 74.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.33x = 330.54 × 74.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.33x = 24,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,488.24/220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.14

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