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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.49, 330.75 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.49, 330.75 and 112.22 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.49 : 330.75 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.49/330.75 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.49x = 330.75 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.49x = 37,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,116.77/220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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