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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 330.66 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 330.66 and 112.11 is: 168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 330.66 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/330.66 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 330.66 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 37,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,068.08/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.20

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