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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.43, 330.75 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.43, 330.75 and 104.87 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.43 : 330.75 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.43/330.75 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.43x = 330.75 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.43x = 34,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,684.10/220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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