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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.33, 330.38 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.33, 330.38 and 110.53 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.33 : 330.38 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.33/330.38 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.33x = 330.38 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.33x = 36,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516.90/220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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