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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 330.48 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 330.48 and 81.48 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 330.48 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/330.48 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 330.48 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 26,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,927.82/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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