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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 330.92 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 330.92 and 112.28 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 330.92 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/330.92 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 330.92 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 37,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,153.48/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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