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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 330.84 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 330.84 and 90.59 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 330.84 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/330.84 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 330.84 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 29,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,969.14/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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