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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 330.49 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 330.49 and 74.10 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 330.49 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/330.49 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 330.49 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 24,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,488.94/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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