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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 330.72 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 330.72 and 104.90 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 330.72 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/330.72 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 330.72 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 34,692.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,692.53/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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