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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 330.70 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 330.70 and 97.11 is: 145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 330.70 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/330.70 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 330.70 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 32,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,113.79/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.59

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