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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.55, 331.07 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.55, 331.07 and 112.31 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.55 : 331.07 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.55/331.07 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.55x = 331.07 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.55x = 37,182.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,182.47/220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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