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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.45, 330.44 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.45, 330.44 and 74.06 is: 111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.45 : 330.44 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.45/330.44 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.45x = 330.44 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.45x = 24,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472.39/220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.01

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