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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 331.30 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 331.30 and 139.46 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 331.30 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/331.30 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 331.30 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 46,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,203.10/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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