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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.47, 330.47 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.47, 330.47 and 74.11 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.47 : 330.47 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.47/330.47 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.47x = 330.47 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.47x = 24,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,489.11/220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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