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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 330.28 and 75.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 330.28 and 75.92 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 330.28 = 75.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/330.28 = 75.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 330.28 × 75.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 25,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,073.02/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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