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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.47, 330.89 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.47, 330.89 and 92.31 is: 138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.47 : 330.89 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.47/330.89 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.47x = 330.89 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.47x = 30,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,543.99/220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.54

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