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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 330.58 and 96.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 330.58 and 96.92 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 330.58 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/330.58 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 330.58 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 32,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,039.81/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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