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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 330.86 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 330.86 and 112.30 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 330.86 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/330.86 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 330.86 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 37,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,155.58/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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