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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.47, 331.32 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.47, 331.32 and 112.34 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.47 : 331.32 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.47/331.32 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.47x = 331.32 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.47x = 37,218.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,218.83/220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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