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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 330.77 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 330.77 and 74.29 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 330.77 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/330.77 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 330.77 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 24,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,572.53/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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