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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 330.39 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 330.39 and 112.23 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 330.39 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/330.39 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 330.39 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 37,079.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,079.67/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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