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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 330.64 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 330.64 and 138.18 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 330.64 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/330.64 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 330.64 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 45,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,687.84/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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