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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 331 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 331 and 112.39 is: 168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 331 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/331 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 331 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 37,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,201.09/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.64

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