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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.52, 330.86 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.52, 330.86 and 112.22 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.52 : 330.86 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.52/330.86 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.52x = 330.86 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.52x = 37,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,129.11/220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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