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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 330.84 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 330.84 and 104.94 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 330.84 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/330.84 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 330.84 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 34,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,718.35/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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