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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.49, 330.96 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.49, 330.96 and 90.57 is: 135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.49 : 330.96 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.49/330.96 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.49x = 330.96 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.49x = 29,975.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,975.05/220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.95

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