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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 330.53 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 330.53 and 74.12 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 330.53 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/330.53 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 330.53 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 24,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499.90/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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