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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 330.82 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 330.82 and 90.68 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 330.82 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/330.82 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 330.82 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 29,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,999.30/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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