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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 330.59 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 330.59 and 74.12 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 330.59 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/330.59 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 330.59 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 24,503.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,503.79/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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