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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 330.99 and 74.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 330.99 and 74.37 is: 111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 330.99 = 74.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/330.99 = 74.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 330.99 × 74.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 24,615.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,615.73/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.58

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