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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 330.86 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 330.86 and 74.31 is: 111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 330.86 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/330.86 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 330.86 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 24,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,586.21/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.47

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