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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 330.71 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 330.71 and 104.95 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 330.71 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/330.71 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 330.71 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 34,708.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,708.03/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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