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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 330.18 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 330.18 and 112 is: 167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 330.18 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/330.18 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 330.18 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 36,980.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,980.16/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.82

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