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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.43, 330.58 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.43, 330.58 and 74.15 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.43 : 330.58 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.43/330.58 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.43x = 330.58 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.43x = 24,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512.14/220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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