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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 330.60 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 330.60 and 112.14 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 330.60 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/330.60 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 330.60 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 37,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,073.48/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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