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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 330.35 and 104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 330.35 and 104.78 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 330.35 = 104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/330.35 = 104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 330.35 × 104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 34,614.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,614.07/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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