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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.39, 330.45 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.39, 330.45 and 90.38 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.39 : 330.45 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.39/330.45 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.39x = 330.45 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.39x = 29,866.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866.07/220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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