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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 330.90 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 330.90 and 92.40 is: 138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 330.90 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/330.90 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 330.90 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 30,575.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,575.16/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.63

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