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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.53, 330.81 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.53, 330.81 and 74.29 is: 111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.53 : 330.81 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.53/330.81 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.53x = 330.81 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.53x = 24,575.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,575.87/220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.44

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