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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.47, 330.50 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.47, 330.50 and 81.60 is: 122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.47 : 330.50 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.47/330.50 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.47x = 330.50 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.47x = 26,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968.39/220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.32

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