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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 330.54 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 330.54 and 90.40 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 330.54 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/330.54 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 330.54 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 29,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,880.82/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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