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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.35, 330.60 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.35, 330.60 and 104.88 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.35 : 330.60 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.35/330.60 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.35x = 330.60 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.35x = 34,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,673.33/220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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